Choosing flowers for occasions

Beautifully arranged flowers can raise the spirits and spread happiness around in all occasions, but flowers also have meanings associated with them which can help you select the right flowers for your occasion.

Flower	Meaning
Alstromeria	Devotion
Aster	Symbol of love, dainty, afterthought
Baby's Breath	Happiness
Carnation Pink	I'll never forget you, woman's love, always on my mind
Carnation Red	My heart aches for you, passion
Carnation White	Innocence, pure love
Chrysanthemum	You're a wonderful friend
Daffodil	Unrequited love, you are the only one
Daisy	Innocence, loyal love, purity
Forget-Me-Not	True love, memories
Gerbera Daisy	Happiness
Gladiola	I am sincere, strength of character, give me a break
Honeysuckle	Sweetness of disposition
Iris	Your friendship means so much to me, wisdom, faith
Lilly (Calla)	Beauty
Lilly (Day)	Chinese emblem for Mother
Lilly (Oriental)	Wealth, pride
Lilly of the Valley	Sweetness, humility, You've made my life complete
Orchid	Love, beauty, refinement, Chinese symbol for many children
Poinsettia	Be of good cheer, flowers of Christmas Eve or flower of the Holy Night
Peony	Shame, happy life, happy marriage
Rose (single full bloom)	I love you
Roses (bouquet of mature roses)	Gratitude
Rosebud	Beauty and youth
Rose (thornless)	Love at first sight
Rose (peach)	Desire and excitement
Rose (pink)	Perfect happiness, please believe me
Rose (red)	Love, I love you, passion
Rose (red and white together)	Unity, humility
Rose (white)	Innocence and purity, I am worthy of you
Rose (yellow)	Friendship, decrease of love, jealousy
Snapdragon	Deception, gracious lady, presumption
Sunflower	Devotion, sunshine
Tulip	Perfect love, luck, fame
Romford	Market Town Essex
Essex	South East England
Funeral Flowers	Wide selection available

On-line flower shops

• Golden Ivy Florist